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**Judging the judge: Fixing conversational agent evaluation** *with Akshay Anand, Tech Principal, Thoughtworks* Why do so many LLM and GenAI pilots stall before they ever hit production? The secret often lies in the evaluation process. In this talk, we will break down how to design evaluation frameworks that turn experimental systems into reliable, production-ready tools. We’ll explore why standard, off-the-shelf evaluation tools often fall short and how you can combine them with the right strategy to ship trustworthy outcomes. **What you’ll learn** * **What to evaluate**: Task quality, grounding/retrieval, safety, robustness, and cost/latency. * **How to evaluate**: Datasets + scenarios, rubrics/judges, metrics, and human review where it matters. * **Tooling Strategy**: When existing tools work and where you need customization. * **Operationalization**: How to operationalize evaluations for production readiness **About the speaker** **Akshay Anand** is a Tech Principal at Thoughtworks, where he leads high-value enterprise Data & AI platforms that deliver nationwide impact. He has architected various AI and GenAI solutions from strategy to production rollout and turning complex data into product ready capabilities. He is deeply passionate about trustworthy AI by design — systems that are secure, transparent, and responsible. **Agenda** 6:45 pm Registration and networking 7:00 pm Judging the Judge: Fixing Conversational Agent Evaluation by Akshay Anand 7:40 pm Q&A and networking **Event Details** 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 🕡 Time: 6:45 - 8:15pm 📍Venue: 18 Cross Street, #12-01 18 Cross, Singapore 048423 **🍕** Food and beverages will be provided **To join us, simply click "Attend" here on Meetup.** We hope to see you there!

**NEWCOMERS & BEGINNERS WELCOME** 🥳 \> First time attending? Hosts will gladly settle you into a table and recommend easy\-to\-learn games Whether you're a curious beginner, seasoned gamer or new in town looking to make connections, join us for a night of friendly competition, good company, and maybe discover a new favorite game! \> Over 100 party\, social deduction & light strategy games \> Welcome to bring your own game\! \(Any genre\) 🎫 Entry: **$12/pax** Inclusive of a complimentary welcome treat: \> **FREE 1\* Dessert Bowl, or** \> **FREE 2\* Can Drinks** 🏠 Venue: **The Noodle Place** **15A Circular Road (2nd Floor)** Nearest MRT: Clark Quay / Raffles Place Do Whatsapp 8337-0678 to confirm your attendance and share about your game genre preference, if any, so we can put you on a suitable table! \>\>\>\>\> By signing up for the event, you agree to the following: 🪑 Be mindful of your RSVP! Update 4 hours prior to the event if something else comes up and you can’t attend so someone else can join the fun! 📸 Photos will be taken during the event for publicity purposes. Please sound out if uncomfortable. 🚫 No soliciting, MLM, investment pitches or harassment. Let's keep it friendly! No outside food please! For inclusivity, gameplay will be in English and may be less accessible if you’re not fluent. **‼️ No refunds for sudden unavailability. In the event of cancellation, a full refund will be provided promptly.** For more information, please feel free to whatsapp 8337-0678

**Looking to meet new people in Singapore or reconnect with the Coffee & Cravings community?** Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation, and making new connections. Whether you’ve been part of the group before, you’re new to Singapore, or you simply feel like joining a casual social evening, you’re very welcome. *** ## **Event Details** **Location:** Spectre **Day:** Tuesday **Time:** 7:00 PM onwards **Special for our group:** $10 highballs *** ## **About This Meetup** Coffee & Cravings has been around for more than a decade. In the past, the events were always simple — gather at a café or restaurant, share food or drinks, and meet people from all sorts of backgrounds. Over the years we’ve had members from retail, F&B, tech, finance, law, creative industries and entrepreneurship. Many people actually made lasting friendships and professional connections through these casual meetups. We haven’t organised as many events in recent years, and the Meetup landscape has changed quite a bit as well. Our subscription is also coming up for renewal in April, so before deciding what to do next, I thought it would be nice to bring the group together again and see if there’s still interest in keeping the community active. *** ## **The Venue** For this meetup we’ll be gathering at **Spectre**, a bar owned by a friend who has kindly offered the space for us to use as our meetup hangout. The bar is actually wrapping up its lease at the end of the month, so this is also a nice opportunity to enjoy the space before it disappears. It’s comfortable, can fit quite a number of people, and works well as a place to chat and meet new faces. The bar will be offering **$10 highballs for the group**, and you’re welcome to order other drinks from the regular menu if you prefer. Since the space won’t be around much longer, I’m hoping to host **a few Coffee & Cravings meetups there before it closes**, so hopefully this can also help kickstart the group again. *** If you’ve been part of the group before, it would be lovely to see you again. If you’re new, come by and say hello. And as a small side note — if anyone feels strongly about keeping the group going and would like to help support the Meetup subscription so we can continue organising events like this, feel free to reach out privately. ***

**For ages 10 and above.** Ready to learn a fun and exciting sport while getting some exercise? Our pickleball group classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn and improve your skills while also making new friends. Our certified coaches will guide you through the basics of the game and help you to develop your technique and strategy. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, come join us for a thrilling and energizing game of pickleball! ### **Booking Information** * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class * Should the instructor not reach out to you within **24 hours** of the booking of the class, **your credits will be refunded.** * Please note that a paddle rental of **$5** will need to be paid separately to the instructor if you don't have one, as **equipment rental fees are not covered by LyfeGo credits.** ### **Cancellation Policy** Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson

Have you ever wondered what happens after you write your program and hit "Build"? Welcome to the new group dedicated to Compiler Engineering so we can discuss language design, static analysis, VMs, and code generation. Topics related to hardware architecture and FPGA are also welcomed! **Join us for the first session where I will cover:** * The vision for this group. * A crash course on how to start learning compiler dev (including top book recommendations). * An open networking session for showcasing projects and finding collaborators. **Who is this for?** * Anyone building DSLs or new languages. * Anyone curious about low-level systems and programming * Anyone hiring for compiler/toolchain roles (come pitch your jobs!). This isn't a lecture—it's a conversation. Come share your projects and get motivated! This group is not super serious, so if you want to just yap about how bad is the new C++ standard you can find some listeners here. See you!

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg) only.** * Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. * For admission into our event space, please register beforehand via GovEntry only. * Please present the QR code within your registration confirmation email upon check-in at our event space. **About this Meetup** As we navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats requires a collaborative approach to building resilient and secure environments. This session first explores the core pillars of modern security, from threat modelling fundamentals to the practicalities of risk assessments. Next, we examine the tenets of defensive cybersecurity, positioning incident response as the frontline for operational resilience. Beyond technical measures, the discussion will cover data governance for securing sensitive information and outline approaches to build and grow a resilient cybersecurity workforce. Whether you are looking to refine your technical skills or enhance your security framework, this STACK Meetup offers practical approaches ready for implementation. **[Secure your spot and stay ahead of the breach](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg)**! **Programme** 6:55pm: Opening Announcements 7:00pm: Data Governance and Protection to Secure Your Organisation's Sensitive PII and Valuable Enterprise Information By Raf Zainal, Account Executive, BeyondTrust 7:10pm: At the Core: Navigating Broken Processes & Business Stakeholders in Risk Assessments By Tyler Tang, Director, CISO Office, softScheck 7:20pm: Introduction to Practical Threat Modelling Practice By Desmond Cher, Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Engineering, GovTech 7:30pm: Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Workforce By Glen Wee, Sales Manager APAC, CyberproAI 7:40pm: Growing the Pool of Cybersecurity Practitioners By Tan Kiang Khiang, Founder/CEO, counterShell Pte Ltd and Adjunct Trainer 7:50pm: Digital Firefighting: Making Incident Response the First Line of Business Defense By Victor Tan, Managing Director Singapore, Blackpanda 8:00pm: Closing & Networking 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/cyberstackmeet-reg)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

## **Play, Test & Shape the Future: Dev & Draft** Join us at **Dev & Draft**, an afternoon dedicated to raw creativity and hands-on playtesting. This isn't a polished corporate expo—it’s a space where indie developers and tech builders showcase their "Work in Progress" (WIP) projects, and they need **you** to play them. ### **The Mission** Behind every great game or app is a mountain of "janky" prototypes and unfinished builds. We are bringing these early-stage projects out of the lab and into your hands. Your role is simple: **Play, break things, and give honest feedback.** *** ### **Event Details** * **Date:** Saturday, 21 March 2026 * **Time:** 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM * **Location:** SQ Collective x Gen AI Labs, 65 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore *** ### **Why You Should Attend** * **First Look:** Be the first to play indie games and test new software before they hit the market. * **Direct Impact:** Talk directly to the creators. Your feedback helps them decide what to fix, keep, or scrap. ### **What Else To Expect** Dev & Draft is part of Fireplace's ideass fest. * **Cross-Domain Innovation:** Beyond gaming, explore "Ideas Fest"—a showcase of early-stage tech in SaaS, AI,and Health/Wellness. * **Networking:** Connect with a diverse community of builders, designers, and tech enthusiasts in a casual, high-energy environment.

Francis is Belgian scholar of Sanskrit and Pali who has spent two decades in India and Sri Lanka. These were momentous years in both the countries and saw the fastest change in almost everything since their independence. Join us to discuss travels, culture, history and spirituality from a keen observer. Francis now lives in Singapore and runs participatory workshops that explore community building and experience design and more. [LinkedIn page of Frances Laleman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/flaleman/) We will meet at Gokul Cafe at Tekka Place. The cafe is next to Starbucks.

# Northern Vietnam Signature Experience 2026 [https://sgtrek.com/event/northern-vietnam-signature-experience-2026/](https://sgtrek.com/event/northern-vietnam-signature-experience-2026/) ### **EVENT DURATION: 5Days 4Nights** ### **EVENT DATES:** * **12 – 16 March 2026** * **19 – 23 March 2026** * **21–25 March 2026 (Hari Raya Puasa)** * **26 – 30 March 2026** * **03 – 07 April 2026 (Good Friday)** * **09 – 13 April 2026** * **16 – 20 April 2026** * **23 – 27 April 2026** * **01 – 05 May 2026 (Labour Day)** * **07 – 11 May 2026** * **14 – 18 May 2026** * **21 – 25 May 2026** * **28 May – 01 Jun 2026** ### **PROMOTIONAL TOUR PRICES:** * **3★ Standard:** **SGD480 per person (sharing basis) – 2 To Go** * **4★ Standard:** **SGD580 per person (sharing basis) – 2 To Go** *(Prices based on twin/double sharing) – single supplement applicable* *\* Group sizes upto 12pax max* \*we can arrange private trips based on your dates also. #### For inquiries and bookings, contact VIJAY on * 📞WhatsApp at **+6592700908** * 📧 Email us at [contact@sgtrek.com](mailto:contact@sgtrek.com)

**\*\*\* Please register at** https://shorturl.at/tbmH6 **\*\*\*** **Super-Individual Secret Club (SISC): Quantum Computing & AI Chapter** 📅 20 March 26 (Fri) 🕗 7pm to 10pm 📍 Register to see Address 🔗 https://shorturl.at/tbmH6 ​We’ll explore how quantum computing and AI intersect — AI as a powerful engine for discovery, optimization, and autonomous decision-making, and quantum computing as a potential leap in computational power that could reshape what AI can solve. Are we entering an era of quantum-enhanced intelligence and radically new forms of computation? **​Expect demos, discussion, and ideas worth stealing.** **Register now! 🚀 →** https://shorturl.at/tbmH6

**You’ve built a career—but are you building something that truly matters?** If you’ve ever wondered whether your skills could be used for something more meaningful, you’re not alone. Join us for an evening of professional networking and knowledge sharing focused on meaningful work and venture building. Connect with like-minded professionals, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover opportunities to contribute to a more sustainable future. This meetup is the perfect platform to expand your network, exchange ideas, and learn the secrets behind venture building. Let’s explore how your experience can help build a better future—alongside others who are turning that same restlessness into real impact. [Note: Do get a drink or food from the venue to support them]

Ready to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and discover how AI can revolutionize your wellness business—live and in person? Join us for this exclusive live meetup where we bring together forward-thinking business owners, wellness advocates, and digital entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to simplify your marketing, boost your online presence, and grow your income—all while promoting better health and balance in your life and business. Picture a vibrant room filled with positive energy, powerful insights, and real collaboration opportunities. You’ll walk away with practical AI strategies, valuable connections and an inspired vision for building a wellness brand that truly works for *you*. Don’t miss this in-person opportunity to learn, network and elevate your wellness business. RSVP now to secure your seat—spaces are limited for this live meetup!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)